Human Interest

Organisers hail “one of best Jazz Festivals” in Nantwich

Organisers hail “one of best Jazz Festivals” in Nantwich

The organisers of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival have hailed the Easter weekend event as “one of the best ever”.

Tens of thousands of music fans and revellers have descended on Nantwich over the past five days to enjoy a wide range of live performances at venues across the town.

April 7, 2026
Nantwich residents urged to use NHS 111 during industrial action

Nantwich residents urged to use NHS 111 during industrial action

People across South Cheshire are urged to use NHS 111 for non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of planned industrial action by resident doctors.

The British Medical Association six-day walkout of resident doctors starts from 7am tomorrow (Tuesday April 7th) to 7am on Monday April 13th.

April 6, 2026
Nantwich woman injured in dog attack near Barony Park

Nantwich woman injured in dog attack near Barony Park

A young Nantwich woman has appealed for help to trace a dog and its owner after she was attacked and injured near Barony Park.

The incident happened as the 19-year-old victim was walking towards Highfield Drive at about 12.30pm yesterday (Good Friday).

April 4, 2026
Nantwich friends launch new “Neurodiverse” show on The Cat Radio

Nantwich friends launch new “Neurodiverse” show on The Cat Radio

Two Nantwich women have launched a new community show “Wired Differently – The Neurodiverse Hour” on The Cat Radio.

Both Sheila Manzano and Diane Davis, both diagnosed with ADHD, aim to bring open conversations, lived experience and community voices to the Crewe and Nantwich airwaves.

April 4, 2026
Highways officers “dragging feet” over local road schemes, say councillors

Highways officers “dragging feet” over local road schemes, say councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East highways officers are “dragging their feet” over schemes being funded by councillors’ ward budgets – with one saying Cheshire East faces losing nearly £50,000 of investment because “we can’t get a response”.

Cllr Craig Browne was speaking as the highways and transport committee which discussed the member ward budget scheme.

April 3, 2026
National Express to cut Nantwich out after axing services

National Express to cut Nantwich out after axing services

Coach operator National Express are cutting services from April 13th – and is axing the only service which connects to Nantwich.

Among a number of routes being cut is the service 551 which from Liverpool to London which goes via Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and Heathrow.

April 3, 2026
CEC highways chiefs name wrong A roads for improvements

CEC highways chiefs name wrong A roads for improvements

Cheshire East highways bosses have been slammed after releasing plans for treating major A roads – including two which don’t exist!

The authority unveiled this week a programme of highways and transport improvements set to take place across the borough in 2026-27 as part of a £45 million investment.

April 3, 2026
Residents invited to Nantwich annual town meeting and community event

Residents invited to Nantwich annual town meeting and community event

Residents of Nantwich are being invited to the Nantwich Annual Town Meeting taking place on Thursday April 23rd at Nantwich Civic Hall.

And the meeting this year also includes a community event featuring stalls from local organisations and refreshments.

April 3, 2026
New High Sheriff of Cheshire is appointed

New High Sheriff of Cheshire is appointed

A Cheshire Deputy Lieutenant from Crowton has been installed as the new High Sheriff of Cheshire at a special ceremony hosted at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens.

Lynn Pegler is a PR, media, communications specialist, chair of Norton Priory trustees, a board member of Halton Chamber of Commerce and former festival manager of the Weaver Words Literature Festival.

April 1, 2026
Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

A crumbling and “unsafe” pathway in Nantwich has been repaired after Luncheon Club members complained to councillors.

The path on Beam Street in Nantwich is the main route for elderly members of the club to get to the club at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 1, 2026
Cheshire East Council reaches 60% of carbon neutral target

Cheshire East Council reaches 60% of carbon neutral target

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East marked its last ever meeting of the environment and communities committee by revealed it has achieved 60% of its target to be carbon neutral by 2030.

But councillors warned it was important to keep the momentum going, especially during a backlash against climate change measures from some national politicians and media.

March 31, 2026
Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

A military funeral has been held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for a local man who was serving in the Navy at the time of this death.

Tributes have been paid to Chief Petty Officer Gavin Hickie, who has died at the age of 47.

March 31, 2026
People cooling off in Nantwich outdoor pool

Nantwich’s famous outdoor pool to open from April 10th

Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool is to open on April 10th for the new 2026 season.

The facility – one of the only inland brine pools left in the UK – is a popular destination for many swimmers.

March 29, 2026